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Sajid LHESSANI

@sajidlhessani

AI strategist with 7+ years in data engineering and analytics.

France
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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and allows me to leverage my data engineering skills to drive impactful solutions in a collaborative environment.

I am an AI strategist with over 7 years of experience in data engineering and financial analytics, specializing in Python and SQL. My career highlights include developing and managing real-time trading algorithms that achieved a remarkable $40 million in monthly volume and designing AI trading bots that handle $5 million in assets under management. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to innovate and optimize mobility solutions.

Throughout my career, I have successfully enhanced trading performance, expanded global reach, and optimized team efficiency. I have managed teams of engineers and developed scalable cloud infrastructures, ensuring the delivery of high-quality results. My experience spans various roles, including co-founding a regulated hedge fund and leading AI-driven trading strategies, which have significantly impacted the financial landscape.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Entrepreneurship Experience

Hot Tea Podcast Studio

Oct 2024 - Jun 2025 (8 months)

Successfully launched a physical business in Bali, Indonesia, and managed its sale in May 2025. Oversaw the hiring and management of a diverse team of 6 employees, including both French and Indonesian staff.

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Founder & CEO

SLH Science Consulting

Mar 2022 - Mar 2023 (1 year)

Designed and deployed AI trading bots on FTX and Binance, managing $5M AUM and achieving $40M in monthly volume. Developed AWS-based risk analytics and portfolio engines for clients in Dubai and Mexico, and built market-making bots and real-time arbitrage detection systems.

DU

Assistant Manager-Analytics & Modelling

Deloitte UK

Aug 2019 - Jul 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Delivered Python-based analytics solutions for Tier-1 banking clients in the UK and EU, developing stress testing models and cash-flow simulations for regulatory compliance. Directed the end-to-end development of a Monte Carlo engine for credit risk exposure and constructed dashboards using Power BI and Tableau.

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Data Scientist

Banco Santander

Jul 2018 - Aug 2018 (1 month)

Conducted regression and classification model comparisons, including logistic, SVM, and Random Forest, to model real-world consumer behavior. Delivered a predictive analytics toolkit using R for internal business teams and presented insights on customer segmentation and attrition risk to senior managers.

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Research And Development Scientist

VINCI Grand Projet

Jan 2017 - Aug 2017 (7 months)

Led a $190K R&D program focused on studying durability indicators for offshore viaduct concrete, building statistical models to assess long-term material performance. Presented findings to international engineers for certification and validation, and managed interdisciplinary teams and vendor budgets.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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INSA Toulouse

Master of Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering

Acquired theoretical and practical knowledge in calculation and design for major civil engineering structures and buildings, mastering modern tools for numerical simulation. Focused on modeling and design of structures in prestressed concrete, composite materials, wood, and reinforced concrete, including exceptional engineering structures like dams and nuclear cooling towers.

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Hult International Business School

Master of International Business, International Business

Specialized in market strategy, international finance, and business analytics. Led team projects on market competitiveness analysis and sales forecasting, applying Excel, Power BI, and Python for real-world business case studies. Completed electives focused on digital transformation and data-driven decision-making.

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